We work the slow way.

Couture de PEARL is a made-to-order shop for women's clothing, founded in 1957. We put quality before speed, so every piece we make takes a great deal of time and care.

For example, we usually meet the tailors who sew for us in person. We spread out the fabric together and talk it through: how this fabric behaves, what the customer likes, how it suits the design — and how best to sew it.

Even to choose a single button, we carry the fabric and the design sketch to a button shop we trust. We often walk from shop to shop to find a lining in just the right color.

Of course, if a smarter way makes our customers happier or the finished piece more beautiful, we gladly use it. But however much the times change, there is some work that must never be skipped.

Behind every slow, careful step is a belief we have held since 1957: no compromises — only the very best piece for each customer.